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VET 250 Vet Tech Internship

This course involves 240 hours of hands-on experience at a departmentally-approved veterinary hospital under the supervision of a graduate licensed veterinary technician. Students gain practical experience in areas including medical and surgical nursing, clinical pathology, pharmacology, and diagnostic imaging. Students have the opportunity to apply the skills they learned throughout this program, such as hands-on patient nursing skills, client communication, professionalism, and teamwork, while working as members of a team during their internship.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: VET203 and VET220 and VET235 and VET240

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Course Number and Title:

VET 250 Vet Tech Internship

Campus Location

  • Georgetown
  • Stanton

Effective Date

202651

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: VET203 and VET220 and VET235 and VET240

Course Credits and Hours

5 credit(s)

0 lecture hours/week

0 lab hours/week

Course Description

This course involves 240 hours of hands-on experience at a departmentally-approved veterinary hospital under the supervision of a graduate licensed veterinary technician. Students gain practical experience in areas including medical and surgical nursing, clinical pathology, pharmacology, and diagnostic imaging. Students have the opportunity to apply the skills they learned throughout this program, such as hands-on patient nursing skills, client communication, professionalism, and teamwork, while working as members of a team during their internship.

Additional Materials

None

Required Text(s)

Obtain current textbook information by viewing the campus bookstore - https://www.dtcc.edu/bookstores online or visit a campus bookstore. Check your course schedule for the course number and section.

Disclaimer

Student must have completed required rabies pre-exposure vaccination series or document proof of protective titer before taking this course. The cost of the series is the responsibility of the student and may not be covered by insurance. Students will be working with live animals. Students are required to travel to off-campus clinical facilities to complete the required 240 hours.

Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)

  1. Use written, oral, non-verbal, and electronic methods to communicate in a professional and effective manner. (CCC 1,2,3,4,5; PGC 3)
  2. Exhibit professionalism by adhering to the Veterinary Technology Code of Ethics and employer expectations, while maintaining a commitment to ethical veterinary procedures. (CCC 1,2,3,4; PGC 3)

See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.

Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)

Upon completion of this course, the student will:

  1. Use written, oral, non-verbal, and electronic methods to communicate in a professional and effective manner.
    1. Use appropriate interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and collaborate within a team-based healthcare team.
    2. Recognize the legality of the veterinary-client-patient relationship.
    3. Produce and deliver client education in a clear and accurate manner at a level the client understands.
  2. Exhibit professionalism by adhering to the Veterinary Technology Code of Ethics and employer expectations, while maintaining a commitment to ethical veterinary procedures.
    1. Recognize legal boundaries of veterinary healthcare.
    2. Use professional standards to interact with clients and fellow staff members respecting and protecting the confidentiality of client and patient information.
    3. Demonstrate a commitment to high quality patient care.

Evaluation Criteria/Policies

The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:

90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
0-69 = F
Students should refer to the Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.

Final Course Grade

Calculated using the following weighted average


Evaluation Measure

%of final grade

Technical Skills Evaluation (Summative)

50%

Professional Behavior Evaluation (Summative)

35%

Case Study Presentation (Formative)

10%

Daily Logs (Formative)

5%

TOTAL

100%



Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)

  1. Interpret theoretical veterinary technology knowledge and concepts to provide competent veterinary nursing procedures.

  2. Demonstrate competence in essential veterinary technology skills by performing a full range of veterinary nursing procedures used in small and large animal medicine.

  3. Exhibit professionalism by adhering to the Veterinary Technology Code of Ethics and employer expectations, while maintaining a commitment to ethical vet procedures.

Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)

  1. Apply clear and effective communication skills.
  2. Use critical thinking to solve problems.
  3. Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
  4. Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
  5. Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
  6. Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.

Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability

We value all individuals and provide an inclusive environment that fosters equity and student success. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. The College's policy on accommodations for persons with disabilities can be found in the College's Guide to Requesting Academic Accommodations and/or Auxiliary Aids Students may also access the Guide and contact information for Disabilities Support Counselors through the Student Resources web page under Disabilities Support Services, or visit the campus Advising Center.

Minimum Technology Requirements

Minimum technology requirements for online, hybrid, video conferencing and web conferencing courses.

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Cell phone/Electronic Device

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Tuition Adjustment Policy

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